2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LG12 XTA
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 167,977 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
LG12 XTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 167,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LG12 XTA Mileage History
- 15/03/2023139,615 mi
- 26/02/2024152,996 mi+13,381 mi
- 14/03/2025163,185 mi+10,189 mi
- 14/03/2025163,185 mi
- 13/03/2026167,977 mi+4,792 mi
Average of roughly 9,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG12 XTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (LG12 XTA) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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